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KN12 UPB

2012 Citroen DS4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,967 mi
Last recorded145,967 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 UPB
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2025 145,967 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 145,187 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 132,032 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 120,541 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 109,169 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2021 108,446 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 80,425 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 81,061 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 67,200 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 56,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 47,597 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 47,597 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 33,980 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen DS4?

Based on 158,575 MOT tests across 12,192 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
7,055
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
12,192
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 2,646
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,121
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KN12 UPB is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2012 Citroen DS4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 69,210 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen DS4 fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 2,646 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN12 UPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen DS4 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen DS4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KN12 UPB is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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